SEACOR Holdings Announces Results for Its Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- (Marketwired) -- 10/25/13 --
SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) today announced its results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2013. For the quarter ended September 30, 2013, net income attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. was $30.3 million, or $1.36 per diluted share. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net income attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. was $38.7 million, or $1.92 per diluted share.

For the preceding quarter ended June 30, 2013, the Company reported net income attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. of $19.3 million, or $0.91 per diluted share. A comparison of results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 with the preceding quarter ended June 30, 2013 is included in "Highlights for the Quarter" discussion below.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2012, net income attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. from continuing operations was $9.8 million, or $0.47 per diluted share. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net income attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. from continuing operations was $37.6 million, or $1.80 per diluted share. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, net income attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. from continuing and discontinued operations was $16.1 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, and $63.8 million, or $3.06 per diluted share, respectively.

Highlights for the Quarter

Offshore Marine Services - Operating income was $45.8 million on operating revenues of $156.2 million compared with operating income of $18.3 million on operating revenues of $138.7 million in the preceding quarter.

In the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, operating revenues were $9.0 million higher in the third quarter. Time charter revenues for the Company's liftboat fleet were $7.1 million higher primarily due to the seasonal upturn in activity levels. Time charter revenues for the Company's anchor handling towing supply vessels were $2.8 million higher primarily due to improved average day rates attributable to a modest increase in rig moving activity, partially offset by a decrease in utilization. Time charter revenues were $1.3 million lower for other vessel classes primarily due to an increase in drydocking activity and vessel dispositions. Utilization was 75.9% compared with 78.6% in the preceding quarter and average day rates increased from $15,267 per day to $19,060 per day. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had no vessels cold-stacked in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

In international regions, operating revenues were $8.5 million higher in the third quarter. In Asia, time charter revenues were $4.0 million higher primarily due to the incremental contribution of a term contract in Sakhalin which commenced in June 2013. In West Africa, time charter revenues were $2.4 million higher primarily due to a decrease in out-of-service time for drydocking. Excluding windfarm utility vessels, utilization was 88.7% compared with 85.0% in the preceding quarter and average day rates increased from $12,177 per day to $13,211 per day.

Operating expenses were $2.5 million lower in the third quarter. During the third quarter, drydocking costs were $9.0 million compared with $14.8 million in the preceding quarter. The number of out-of-service days attributable to drydockings was 635 days compared with 994 days in the preceding quarter. During the third quarter, personnel costs were $5.2 million higher primarily due to the recognition of a $2.7 million charge for the Company's share of a funding deficit arising from the March 2012 actuarial valuation of the United Kingdom Merchant Navy Officers' Pension Fund and an increase in compensation primarily related to operational requirements in other geographic regions.

In the third quarter, the total number of days available for charter for the Company's fleet, excluding wind farm utility vessels, decreased by 265 days, or 2% primarily due to net fleet dispositions. Overall utilization, excluding wind farm utility vessels, increased from 82.0% to 83.0% and overall average day rates, excluding wind farm utility vessels, increased by 15% from $13,588 per day to $15,677 per day. Time charter operating data by vessel class is presented in the table included herein.

During the third quarter, the Company sold six offshore support vessels and other equipment for net proceeds of $42.2 and gains of $15.3 million. During the preceding quarter, the Company sold six offshore support vessels and other equipment for net proceeds of $14.7 and gains of $7.9 million.

During the preceding quarter, the Company acquired a 100% controlling interest in its C-Lift joint venture through the acquisition of its partner's 50% interest and recognized a $4.2 million gain, net of tax, included in equity in earnings of 50% or less owned companies upon marking its investment to fair value.

Inland River Services - Operating income was $4.8 million on operating revenues of $52.7 million compared with operating income of $5.5 million on operating revenues of $47.4 million in the preceding quarter. Third quarter results included $0.8 million of gains on asset dispositions compared with $4.3 million in gains in the preceding quarter. Excluding gains on asset dispositions, operating results were $2.4 million higher primarily due to improved utilization in the dry cargo barge pool upon commencement of the harvest season. Operating results in the liquid unit tow operations improved by $0.6 million primarily due to lower repair and maintenance costs associated with regulatory inspections.

Shipping Services - Operating income was $10.1 million on operating revenues of $48.2 million compared with operating income of $4.6 million on operating revenues of $48.1 million in the preceding quarter. Operating results for petroleum transportation were $5.2 million higher in the third quarter primarily due to fewer days out-of-service for drydocking and lower drydocking expenses. Operating results for harbor towing and bunkering were $1.5 million higher in the third quarter primarily due to $3.2 million of gains on asset dispositions and lower administrative and general expenses, partially offset by an increase in out-of-service time for drydocking and higher drydocking expenses. Operating results for short-sea and liner transportation were $1.5 million lower primarily due to a seasonal reduction in cargo shipping demand and higher repair and maintenance and drydocking expenses. Equity in losses of 50% or less owned companies in the third quarter included $0.6 million of losses, net of tax, in the Company's very large gas carrier joint venture primarily due to out-of-service time for drydocking and drydocking expenses and $1.0 million of losses, net of tax, in the Company's Jones Act liner transportation joint venture. Equity in losses of 50% or less owned companies in the second quarter was primarily attributable to $0.5 million of losses, net of tax, in the Company's Jones Act liner transportation joint venture.

Ethanol and Industrial Alcohol - Ethanol and Industrial Alcohol reported a segment loss of $0.6 million on operating revenues of $52.6 million compared with a segment profit of $0.5 million on operating revenues of $61.4 million in the preceding quarter. The reduction in segment profit was primarily due to a plant shutdown for planned maintenance during the quarter.

Capital Commitments - As of September 30, 2013, the Company's unfunded capital commitments were $366.5 million and included: 15 offshore support vessels for $100.6 million; two inland river tank barges for $1.7 million; five inland river towboats for $6.3 million; two U.S.-flag product tankers for $250.5 million; and other equipment and improvements for $7.4 million. Of these commitments, $25.0 million is payable during the remainder of 2013, $300.5 million is payable during 2014-2015, and $41.0 million is payable during 2016-2017. Subsequent to September 30, 2013, the Company committed to purchase two offshore support vessels and one inland river towboat for a total of $39.2 million.

As of September 30, 2013, the Company held balances of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable securities, construction reserve funds and Title XI reserve funds totaling $608.3 million.

SEACOR is a global provider of equipment and services primarily supporting the offshore oil and gas and marine transportation industries. SEACOR offers customers a diversified suite of services including offshore marine, inland river and shipping. SEACOR is focused on providing highly responsive local service combined with the highest safety standards, innovative technology, modern, efficient equipment and dedicated professional employees. SEACOR is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol CKH.

Certain statements discussed in this release as well as in other reports, materials and oral statements that the Company releases from time to time to the public constitute "forward-looking statements"within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Generally, words such as "anticipate,""estimate,""expect,""project,""intend,""believe,""plan,""target,""forecast"and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements concern management's expectations, strategic objectives, business prospects, anticipated economic performance and financial condition and other similar matters. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual events or results may differ significantly from these statements. Actual events or results are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, including decreased demand and loss of revenues as a result of U.S. government implemented moratoriums directing operators to cease certain drilling activities and any extension of such moratoriums (the "Moratoriums"), weakening demand for the Company's services as a result of unplanned customer suspensions, cancellations, rate reductions or non-renewals of vessel charters or failures to finalize commitments to charter vessels in response to Moratoriums, increased government legislation and regulation of the Company's businesses could increase cost of operations, increased competition if the Jones Act is repealed, liability, legal fees and costs in connection with the provision of emergency response services, including the Company's involvement in response to the oil spill as a result of the sinking of the Deepwater Horizon in April 2010, decreased demand for the Company's services as a result of declines in the global economy, declines in valuations in the global financial markets and a lack of liquidity in the credit sectors, including, interest rate fluctuations, availability of credit, inflation rates, change in laws, trade barriers, commodity prices and currency exchange fluctuations, the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry, activity in foreign countries and changes in foreign political, military and economic conditions, changes in foreign and domestic oil and gas exploration and production activity, safety record requirements related to Offshore Marine Services and Shipping Services, decreased demand for Shipping Services due to construction of additional refined petroleum product, natural gas or crude oil pipelines or due to decreased demand for refined petroleum products, crude oil or chemical products or a change in existing methods of delivery, compliance with U.S. and foreign government laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations, the dependence of Offshore Marine Services and Shipping Services on several customers, consolidation of the Company's customer base, the ongoing need to replace aging vessels, industry fleet capacity, restrictions imposed by the Shipping Acts on the amount of foreign ownership of the Company's Common Stock, operational risks of Offshore Marine Services, Inland River Services and Shipping Services, effects of adverse weather conditions and seasonality, the level of grain export volume, the effect of fuel prices on barge towing costs, variability in freight rates for inland river barges, the effect of international economic and political factors in Inland River Services' operations, sudden and unexpected changes in commodity prices, futures and options, global weather conditions, political instability, changes in currency exchanges rates, and product availability in agriculture commodity trading and logistics activities, adequacy of insurance coverage, the attraction and retention of qualified personnel by the Company, and various other matters and factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control as well as those discussed in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of the Company's Annual report on Form 10-K. In addition, these statements constitute the Company's cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It should be understood that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, the preceding should not be considered to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law. It is advisable, however, to consult any further disclosures the Company makes on related subjects in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K (if any).

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of 50% or Less Owned Companies, Net of Tax

36

418

1,710

(9,191

)

243

Segment Profit (Loss)

$

(113

)

$

72

$

2,427

$

(10,739

)

$

(3,128

)

OIBDA(1)

$

311

$

369

$

87

$

(1,488

)

$

(1,755

)

Corporate and Eliminations

Operating Revenues

$

(817

)

$

(605

)

$

(678

)

$

(2,237

)

$

(66

)

Costs and Expenses:

Operating

(792

)

(577

)

(654

)

(2,185

)

(5

)

Administrative and general

6,910

8,638

9,300

18,175

8,487

Depreciation and amortization

742

753

792

814

854

6,860

8,814

9,438

16,804

9,336

Gains (Losses) on Asset Dispositions

--

--

141

(156

)

--

Operating Loss

$

(7,677

)

$

(9,419

)

$

(9,975

)

$

(19,197

)

$

(9,402

)

Other Income (Expense):

Derivative losses, net

$

(1,084

)

$

(1,023

)

$

(3,138

)

$

(1,684

)

$

(157

)

Foreign currency gains (losses), net

361

(125

)

(436

)

230

295

Other, net

(60

)

(4

)

(65

)

(319

)

(47

)

(1)

Non-GAAP Financial Measure. The Company, from time to time, discloses and discusses OIBDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, in its public releases and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company defines OIBDA as operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization. The Company's measure of OIBDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate OIBDA differently than the Company, which may limit its usefulness as a comparative measure. OIBDA is a financial metric used by management (i) as a supplemental internal measure for planning and forecasting overall expectations and for evaluating actual results against such expectations; (ii) as a criteria for annual incentive bonuses paid to the Company's executive officers and other shore-based employees; (iii) to compare to the OIBDA of other companies when evaluating potential acquisitions; and (iv) to assess the Company's ability to service existing fixed charges and incur additional indebtedness.